Croatia secures sixth tranche worth 835.6 million euros under EU Recovery plan
- The European Commission confirmed Croatia's sixth payment request for 835.6 million euros under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
- Croatia has successfully achieved key milestones and targets necessary for the payment, focusing on sectors that will benefit citizens and businesses.
- The payments signify effective implementation of Croatia's recovery plan and future requests indicate ongoing support from the European Union.
Croatia has received significant financial support from the European Union as part of the Recovery and Resilience Facility under the NextGenerationEU instrument. The European Commission confirmed on July 29, 2025, Croatia's sixth request for payment, amounting to 835.6 million euros. This is part of a larger recovery plan valued at 10 billion euros, aimed at supporting member states in their economic recovery post-COVID-19. The funds are structured as a combination of grants and loans, with Croatia receiving 5.8 billion euros in grants and 4.2 billion euros in loans. The Commission conducted a preliminary assessment and found that Croatia has satisfactorily achieved 15 key milestones and 11 target values set out in the Implementing Decision of the Council for the payment. These assessments are crucial, as they ensure that the reforms and investments funded by the EU will positively impact the Croatian economy and citizen welfare. Key areas for improvement include healthcare, anti-corruption measures, geothermal research, and the transition to hydrogen as a clean energy source. In parallel, Croatia submitted a seventh payment request worth 1.07 billion euros, which, if approved, would represent the largest single tranche from the EU budget since the country joined the union. This request is based on the successful completion of all 53 reform and investment indicators from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The government highlighted that Croatia, along with Italy and Portugal, has been successful in submitting multiple requests, demonstrating its effective implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. Overall, the financial assistance provided through these tranches is expected to stimulate investment in various sectors such as healthcare, education, and energy efficiency. It signifies a strong commitment from the European Commission to support member states in their recovery efforts while addressing long-term challenges such as climate change and economic disparity. As the situation progresses, the Economic and Financial Committee of the European Union will provide an opinion within the next four weeks regarding the moves to disburse the funds requested by Croatia.